What does it take to rebuild from losing everything to becoming one of the Gold Coast’s most respected real estate leaders?

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, Andrew Wright, Principal of Professionals Southport, shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his decades in business. From a rocky start in real estate to building a thriving agency and property portfolio, Andrew’s story is packed with resilience, strategy, and straight-talking wisdom.

You’ll discover:

• How Andrew bounced back from losing $15M during the GFC to lead one of QLD’s top offices
• The single mindset shift that turned his business around
• Why presentation and preparation are make-or-break in property sales
• How his investment experience translates into real client value
• The role of integrity and transparency in long-term real estate success

Whether you’re buying, selling, or building a property career, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and results.

📲 Connect with Andrew Wright at professionalssouthport.com.au

What happens when you mix a decade of hard-earned experience, over 800 successful sales, and a no-nonsense attitude? You get Mark Saveall, one of the most respected real estate agents in the Labrador area of the Gold Coast.

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, host Adam Bell sits down with Mark to unpack his journey from Sydney’s northern beaches to becoming a trusted local agent with McGrath Southport. From pub management and Harvey Norman retail to building a thriving sales career, Mark’s path has been shaped by chance encounters, “sliding door” moments, and a commitment to telling clients the truth, even when it’s not what they want to hear.

In this episode:

• How Mark built a career on authenticity and straight talk
• Why Labrador is one of SEQ’s most underestimated property markets
• The unexpected ways agents find (and miss) buyers
• Real stories about honesty, trust, and the reality of selling
• Mark’s number one tip for choosing the right agent

📍 Want to connect with Mark?
Visit https://marksaveallrealestate.com.au/ to connect with him.

What do elite sport, brand marketing, and property sales have in common? According to Benjamin Waite, a lot.

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, I sit down with Benjamin, Principal of LJ Hooker Beenleigh and a fast-rising name in the Logan region. With a background in professional coaching, marketing, and property development, Ben brings a unique perspective to the real estate world, one that’s built on systems, transparency, and fierce market knowledge.

Whether it’s helping first-home buyers in Eagleby or training his team to outperform the competition, Ben is focused on long-term impact, not ego.

In this episode:

• How elite sport shaped Ben’s mindset and negotiation style
• Why he chose to dominate in Beenleigh over beachfront glamour
• The marketing principles that help him consistently sell above the suburb average
• How he’s using systems to scale service, without losing personal touch
• The true story behind a tree-lopper, a blackout, and a lost listing

📍 Want to work with Ben?
Visit https://www.benjaminwaite.com.au/

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